England · Private rented sector
Landlord templates, Matlock.
Tenancy agreements, notices, and compliance documents for Matlock landlords. All documents updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025, effective 1 May 2026.
Average 2-bed rent
£775 pcm
Derby by rail
~40 min (Derwent Valley line)
County Hall (employer)
Derbyshire County Council HQ, ~0.5 miles
Matlock rental market, what landlords need to know
Matlock is a market town and spa town in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, situated in the Derwent Valley approximately 16 miles north of Derby, 10 miles south-west of Chesterfield, and 18 miles south of Sheffield. With a population of approximately 14,500 (including Matlock Bath, Matlock Bank, and Matlock Bridge as contiguous settlements), Matlock is the administrative centre of Derbyshire Dales District Council. The town is set within the Peak District fringe — the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site runs through Matlock Bath to the south, and the Via Gellia and Limestone Way walking and cycling routes pass through the area. Key employers in the Matlock area: Derbyshire Dales District Council; Derbyshire County Council (County Hall, Matlock — the main administrative centre for the county, approximately 0.5 miles from the town centre; one of the largest employers in the area); Smedleys (historic food processing heritage — original Smedley's Hydro is now County Hall); healthcare (Whitworth Hospital, Matlock; Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust). Tourism and visitor economy: Gulliver's Kingdom theme park (Matlock Bath); Heights of Abraham cable car and caverns; George Hotel; many Peak District walking and cycling routes drawing visitors from the East and West Midlands. Rail: Matlock railway station on the Derwent Valley line (services to Derby ~40 min; Chesterfield ~30 min; Sheffield ~50 min). Road: the A6 provides the primary north-south route through the town linking Derby (south) and Buxton/Manchester (north via Bakewell). Average rents for a 2-bed are £700–£850 pcm.
Essential documents for Matlock landlords
View all →Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreement
The new default English tenancy from 1 May 2026. Periodic from day one, with the prescribed written statement of terms built in. Ships with the Form 4A rent-increase notice template and an Information Sheet delivery acknowledgement form so a buying landlord has every Phase-1 compliance document in one pack.
Section 8 Notice Pack (All Grounds)
Every mandatory and discretionary ground on the new 2026 list, pre-labelled with the notice period, arrears threshold, and evidence block.
Landlord Annual Compliance Checklist
Annual walk-through of every compliance touchpoint: gas, electrical, EPC, smoke/CO, Right-to-Rent, deposit, licensing, database registration.
Renters' Rights Act Transition Pack
For landlords who need to migrate existing ASTs onto the new regime. The single most-searched landlord product of 2026.
What changes for Matlock landlords on 1 May 2026
- → Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions permanently abolished, use Section 8
- → All new tenancies must use Periodic Assured Tenancy Agreements, no more ASTs
- → Rent increases via Section 13 only, contractual review clauses unenforceable
- → Pet requests must be considered, blanket ‘no pets’ policies are unlawful
- → Private landlord database registration coming, date TBC
Matlock landlord FAQs
Is there selective licensing in Matlock?
No. Derbyshire Dales District Council does not currently operate selective or additional licensing in Matlock. Mandatory HMO licensing applies to properties with 5 or more occupiers. Landlords should check flood risk (River Derwent) and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site conservation designations, which restrict some development.
What drives rental demand in Matlock?
Derbyshire County Council employees (County Hall, Matlock — the county administrative centre; one of the largest single employers in the area); Derbyshire Dales District Council staff; healthcare workers (Whitworth Hospital; Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust); Derby commuters (~40 min by rail); tourism and hospitality sector workers (Peak District fringe; Matlock Bath visitor economy); and residents attracted by the Derwent Valley landscape, Peak District access, and relatively affordable Derbyshire housing market.